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Exclusive - Harrison warns Price: I'm the best I've ever been

Audley Harrison insists he’s in the best shape of his life as he prepares to face David Price this weekend – and has warned the Liverpool fighter he will shatter his cloak of invincibility.

The two heavyweights will meet at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday night, with Price’s British and Commonwealth titles on the line.

And Harrison, who is now 40, is vowing to put on the best performance of his career.

He told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “The last time I was in a ring and enjoyed myself was in 2004. I’m back to that place, I’m telling you, I’m back.

“When I lost my passion for boxing in 2004 I didn’t believe I could win. I was living a lie. But if I feel like a champion, I’ll fight like a champion.

“It’s a 50-50 fight, but obviously his promoters think Price will win. They think if it’s the same Audley who turned up against David Haye, this will be easy. But that’s not the Audley who’s turning up.”

Price is unbeaten as a pro, winning 11 of his 13 fights by knockout, but Harrison is adamant the Liverpudlian is not as good as people believe.

“He's a great prospect and he’s not put a foot wrong, but he’s not Superman,” he added. “Every time you build someone up as a beast and make out they’re invincible, that’s a recipe for disaster.

“He is not the finished article and my hunger and motivation is back. This is my redemption and I’m walking through this door.

“I will have to out-fight him, out-last him, whatever it takes. This will not be for the faint-hearted. We’ve both got too much to lose. Win, lose or draw, I’m leaving everything in that ring.

“I believe I’m good enough to win a world title. I’m 100% ready. If the guy opposite is 100% ready and beats me, then I know it’s over.

“If he beats me on Saturday he’s beating the best ever Audley Harrison, so I know he’s better than me and I know it will be over.”

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He [Price] is not the finished article and my hunger and motivation is back. This is my redemption